Cephalocassis manillensis (Valenciennes, 1840)
Cephalocassis manillensis
photo by MNHN

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Manila, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lower reaches of large rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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